The 7th Annual Pride Conference is fast approaching! This is a final call for registrations. You are welcome to join with or without students. 

For students attending the Pride Conference who also expressed interest in attending the Book Club session, please join this Google Classroom ASAP for more details and some pre-reading: 7ek2itfi

Additional info about Dear Evan Hansen
By Val Emmich, Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul 

This poignant coming-of-age story delves deeply into themes of mental health, grief, loneliness, and the universal desire to be seen and understood. Through the main character, Evan’s flawed yet heartfelt journey, Dear Evan Hansen explores the power of connection and the consequences of seeking belonging through untruths. It reminds us, as readers, that vulnerability is a strength and that even in our darkest moments, we are not alone. 

Invitation to the 7th Annual Swiss Pride Conference

Dear Colleagues of SGIS,

We are delighted to invite you and your students to the 7th Annual SGIS Pride Educators Conference, hosted by International School Lausanne in collaboration with the SGIS Pride Educators Group. This year’s conference will take place on Wednesday 21 May at our campus in Le Mont sur Lausanne.

Building on the success of previous years, this student-led event creates a space for dialogue, learning, and celebration of LGBTQ+ identities in Swiss international schools. Our 2025 theme, ‘Storytelling’, will be explored through a keynote speech by Leon Salin, guest speaker Bea Knecht, student panels, and interactive workshops.

The conference is open to middle and high school students (ages 11+) and educators who are passionate about fostering inclusivity in their school communities. High school students are also invited to apply to be panellists.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Time: 10:00-15:00 (Registration and pre-conference mixer at 9:00)
Location: International School Lausanne, Chem. de la Grangette 2, 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne Switzerland

This is a free event, however in order to keep costs down, we invite you to bring your own lunch on the day as well as a reusable water bottle. Some refreshments will be provided on arrival and for the break.

Whether you are bringing students or attending independently, this conference provides a valuable professional development opportunity, offering workshops and networking sessions with like-minded educators. Workshops for students will be held independently.  Below is a general schedule for the day, to be finalised closer to the conference:

We look forward to welcoming you to a day of inspiration, learning, and connection. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to register your school’s participation. The link to register is here.  Please register by Friday 2 May.

More details on how to access ISL by public transport will be made available shortly. If you will be arriving by car/bus, please let us know so that we can reserve a parking space.

Warm regards,

Daniel Grocott (He/Him) Email: dgrocott@isl.ch 

SGIS Pride Conference Coordinator 2025

Teacher of MYP Humanities/DP Geography & DEI Coordinator at ISL

We cordially invite middle and high school students to join us for a day of fun, learning, and togetherness. Community educators are warmly invited as well. 

The SGIS Pride Network gives agency and structures to students who are interested in advocating for equity of all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, through social action and advocacy.

This event is sponsored by the Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS).